Bravo's Launch My Line Features the Greatest Quote in 2009 Fashion TV

First of all, let's thank our lucky stars that Launch My Line isn't Project Runway. We all know how well it goes when Bravo tries to reclaim Runway's prestige with a knockoff, and Launch My Line sports none of The Fashion Show's boiler room lighting or janitorial judging panel. With miniature twin hosts Dean and Dan Caten of the designer brand DSQUARED2 helming the proceedings and insane contestants filling the workroom, this show almost doesn't need fashion to be entertaining. In fact, it might just need its first episode, which featured a quote that trumps the entire last season of Runway.

The conceit of Launch My Line is that contestants, ranging from jewelry designers to normal clothiers to a fashion journalist, pair with professional designers for every challenge. The best argument occured when the Catens asked mad-hatting designer Patrick McDonald what he would change about his Ecuadorian partner Roberto. Patrick said that Roberto could be neater and that sent him into a prissy, fabric-throwing rage. Then came Roberto's confessional. (Click to 1:30 for the splendor.)

"All of the sudden my spirit was getting very offended. Yes, I'm a bit dramatic, but I'm born on a volcano."

And then he stopped working! Dumb-Sarah-Vowell Nicolas from Project Runway tried for a moment that great all season, and it never happened for him. The volcano gods are smiling upon Bravo once again, and it's up to the network not to sacrifice this show's campy edge.

Roberto is the coolest person I know . I printed the " Look Book " for his fashion show in Bel Air (beautiful show ) and the costume party Hollywood Glamour ( I won the best male costume _ Zorro ).
He got talent and his creations are gorgeous He's the winner
ciao
Andre
ps.
Dean and Dan are FAB , love their DSQUARED2 fashion.

Ditto....I will be glued to the TV to see what Roberto and The CEO do next..
The Dandy looks like a deer caught in head lights.I don't think he knows what hit him yet.How long do you think it takes him to do his eyebrows in the morning?? Do you think he we will see him without the make up..
Tammy Fay MOVER OVER..

At least, it looks like it's going to be interesting. I really like Marilyn (?) (the woman that got the most votes from the audience for the outfit she ended up having to make on her own), and I hope she can dump the twit she got stuck with-there's NO way that pairing is going to make it work (couldn't resist). I'll be watching b/c the show has real potential.

Holy Crap, are you people crazy?
The Dandy I thought was much better than expected. Roberto is a talented designer, but his comment was not quote of the year.
I did not like the one woman judge, Lisa. If I want to be irritated into a coma, I can go see my mother-in-law,of whom she reminds me of.
The clothing was awful, people, all of it. But, if you remember, on Project Runway, the first challenge results were marginal. The jacket that the awful witch judge went on and on about was too complex to be done in the couple of hours they had to complete it. Project Runway always gave allowances for effort and taking a chance.

Poeple are critzinz Roberto for call Lou ANN out on her dress, But I think you they are missing the boat there!! Lou Anna's dress was a Calvin Klein knock-off!! Racked NY also agrees!http://racked.com/archives/2009/12/10/laun...ode_2_drama.php
Yes, Roberto is dramatic to say the least. But at least he wants to have original designs and push to make Patrick the best. But, I can see how he can push buttons in Patrick! But it's so fun to watch!! Patrick does look like his milk money has been taken when he walks off. The hair was like a flashback of WHAM or Duran Duran!!

The Show is brilliant. I have just joined the Bravo Message Boards and am excited to discuss this show with fellow viewers.
I had grown weary of Project Runway with the same reputation over and over again. And the characters getting worse and worse. Season 5 of PR was the last great season they had. So this show is a refreshing new look at the collaboration of experts and designers. This is an incredible show for us fashion lovers. I like the fact that they are trying to make a cohesive collection and what a designer goes thru to make an entire collection.
My favorite designers so far are Marilyn Crawford(I think she has the smarts and the commitment to pull this off), The Dandy Team(Patrick and Roberto are the Stars of the show), and Emil and Kathy(they seem to work so nicely together)
This is a creative process and obviously not everyone is going to get along. But I do like that they do express their different points of you. Loved that they showed a trend forecaster and how colors are picked.
I too love the Pixie twins. I want to wrap them up and take them home with me.

I agree ..The architect was the one who should have gone home.
And the DJ just seemed to be following his experts lead. Because the last two looks are similar to her designs on her collection.
The next person to go should be Vanessa. Enough already.
Patrick and Roberto's dress was beautiful. Patrick walked out and Roberto did stay to finish the dress. So he is not that bad after all. I do not think that Roberto is trying to hurt Patrick but teach him...Isn't Patrick the wane be designer. I mean you should know how to sew and construct clothes to say the very least. I think the dress was gorgeous. The shoes even the little handbag was adorable.
Remember it's a show and we don't get to see the behind the scenes of why people get so upset with each other. It seems like the tensions are very high between most of the designers and the experts. Except Emil and the jewelry designer. They both seem so sweet.
Poor Coco does not stand a chance with Marylin. Last week she seemed determined(and I think her dress should have won last week) but this week she just seems like a drill sergeant with poor Coco.
I did have a Calvin Klein dress, that was similar to last weeks winning look ,in the 90's except without the tail in the back. Will try to find it on the internet and post.
I will stay tuned that's for sure..
I think you guys are missing the boat here!! Lou Anna's dress was a Calvin Klein knock-off!! Racked NY also agrees!http://racked.com/archives/2009/12/10/laun...ode_2_drama.php
Yes, Roberto is dramatic to say the least. But at least he wants to have original designs and push to make Patrick the best. But, I can see how he can push buttons in Patrick! But it's so fun to watch!! Patrick does look like his milk money has been taken when he walks off. The hair was like a flashback of WHAM or Duran Duran!!